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Hiccups???

LauraandLarry

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Joined: Sep 2012

Oct 17, 2012 - 8:11 pm

Anyone out there have experience with getting rid of the hiccups. Larry has had them for nearly 20 hours now. They gave him prescription for Baclofen. He has taken only 2 doses so far so maybe it will take time to kick in. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if you found anything helpful.
Thanks

I have had hiccups for two years. I only get them occasionally throughout the day, but they're pretty violent. I had them once for about 12 hours straight and it kicked off a back spasm that was extremely painful. This happened in the hospital after my second surgery. They did use vallium to stop them but this is a highly addictive drug. And getting off of it can be very difficult and dangerous.

I have tried different meds but with bad side effects. The docs say that Thorazine will work but I have no desire to be a zombie. they use this to tranquilize pych patients.

I have had some success with a natural supplement called Kava Kava. Also one named Muscle Relax which is valarian root, skullcap tops and hops.

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